Dr. Joanne RussellJoanne Russell has been named vice president of academic affairs at Mesa Community College. She served as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the City University of New York (CUNY) Kingsborough Community College. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut….
In March, the New York Times published a must-read article exploring the relationship between two of the most important recent developments in higher education: the Supreme Court’s ruling on college admissions ending affirmative action and the fast-growing role that data-driven analytics tools are now able to play in helping foster equity in college admissions. It’s…
Home Daily News Florida lawyer seeking permanent retirement… Constitutional Law Florida lawyer seeking permanent retirement can’t sue in federal court, judge concludes By Debra Cassens Weiss June 18, 2024, 3:52 pm CDT A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit by a Florida lawyer who wanted to permanently retire from the bar while facing possible discipline…
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) If you were suing a company, how much stock would the judge have to have in it before you became concerned about their impartiality? I’d put the limit at whatever the going rate of a nice steak dinner at Ruth’s Chris is, but even more conservative estimates should draw the…
Home Daily News Judge accused in drive-by shootings has progressive… Judiciary Judge accused in drive-by shootings has progressive brain disease, court filing says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 3, 2024, 10:14 am CDT An Oklahoma judge accused in two drive-by shootings has frontotemporal dementia, a disease that can cause “bizarre out-of-character behavior” changes, his lawyers…
Faced with bankruptcy, the California Bar seemed to only have one real option to deal with facilitating its expensive lawyer-minting regime. Kaplan offered to author the test but that put the Bar in NBCE’s bad graces. But, between playing nice with the NBCE and going bankrupt, the California Bar kicked them to the curb not…
In today’s fast-paced world, in-house teams require robust tools to manage the complexities of their daily workflows. Matter management software fills this gap and provides a comprehensive solution that streamlines processes from case intake to resolution while also facilitating collaboration with members of internal legal teams and outside counsel. Matter management software promises to improve…
25 April 2024 Kurucuk & Associates To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In the dynamic landscape of global citizenship, the Turkish Nationality by Investment Program stands out as a beacon of opportunity for those seeking to expand their horizons. In this article, we…
Personal connections lead to success. As educators, it is our responsibility to make space in our classrooms for all students to feel welcomed and encouraged to be a part of our community. Danielle De La Mare, a former educator, and the creator of the “Self-Compassionate Professor Podcast,” said in a recent interview that “we all…
At this year’s BET Awards, when Usher went up to accept his lifetime achievement award, he announced, “Sorry, I’m gonna curse and let you know how I really feel.” As the R&B artist famous for singing, “Just when I thought I said all I could say,” launched into his 13-minute speech, audiences watching at home on television…